First post-restoration flight for Seafire Mk II PP972

A Supermarine Seafire on HMS Illustrious in February 1943. (Crown Copyright)

Supermarine Spitfire Mk III PP972 made its first post-restoration flight on Monday, June 15 with Richard Grace at the controls. The aircraft will be presented to the public at the Flying Legends airshow.

Only four Supermarine Seafire are currently airworthy, with several restoration projects underway.